Brazil election disinformation lawsuits triple to 9,500 in 2026 first round

Lawsuits over disinformation and digital propaganda in Brazil's 2026 first-round election have tripled to over 9,500, up from 3,400 in the same period of 2022. The surge indicates intensified digital manipulation ahead of the vote, though the court's capacity to adjudicate remains untested. This signals growing strain on electoral integrity mechanisms.